Howat Holds Up Work in Kansas Miners Await Settlement
Kansas miners face a stalled reopening as Ale Howat, president of the Kansas miners union, delays negotiations. Volunteer workers remain in pits amid warm weather while talks, troop withdrawals, and terms of settlement loom. Officials anticipate a tentative agreement with volunteers and troops withdrawn and miners returning to production if accepted.
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Pittsburg
Kenihe
Ale Howat
Kansas
Hewat
John TV
Vnion
Union Coul
Union
Coverner
Cold Wave Grips Kansas with Freezing Weekend Forecast
The weather service reports a strong cold front crossing Kansas bringing northwest winds and light snow. Central and eastern regions are expected to plunge to near zero with Saturday night readings 5 to 10 degrees below zero in the east and south portions, while Missouri remains near zero in the north.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Miners Slow to Return as Optimists Forecast Early Normal Output
Chicago December 12 miners show slow return to work in many fields with optimism for normal production by early next week. Reports from Illinois Montana Washington and Wyoming mention workers resisting Wilson proposals while Pittsburgh and West Virginia districts push toward resumed output amid lingering wage and policy disputes.
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Chicago
Illinois
Howwen
Helen
Wilson
Montana
Washington
Wyentine
Pittsburg
Seawnek
West Virginia
Chiyi
Garfiel d resigns as FUE director amid coal price dispute
The public understanding shifts as a coal miner and a third member are named to represent the public in a pending settlement. A designated panel will oversee the agreement, with changes to coal pricing and related labor issues under scrutiny.
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Wil Rdsai
Operators object to settlement plan amid UMWA influence
Operators protested a settlement plan saying officials ignored the situation and left the public exposed to a future catastrophe. They argued that vital protections and principles were omitted, risking another disaster like the Pie 2 incident.
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United Mine Workers of America
Stoke
Deed at Chaudron Farm Wins Ceremony
Capt Sam Meyers of Kansas City pinned the service cross on freshman student Tloyd Richmod at an all University celebration in Nobin ongvrsnasiuot this morning. Judge Ruppenthal spoke on loyalty as Lawrence citizens witnessed the historic ceremony.
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Tloyd Richmod
Clin
Kans
Sam. Meyers
United States Reguar
Lawrence
Meyers
Kansas City
Official report on wheat yield details
The final report on the 1916 wheat yield in Kansas shows 145 795 3a bushels of winter wheat and 13 087 spring wheat, the second largest in state history. It states 33.5 percent of the crop remains in growers hands, notes Kansas produced 68 082 497 bushels of corn and 188 045 acres planted.
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Pica
Ean
Bec
Weissuers
Kansas
Farmers Asked to Complete Census Questionnaire
Q J Lane county superintendent is asked to cooperate with the department of agriculture to distribute a farm census questionnaire. Farmers will fill in blanks about farm size and enlistment details.
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Q. J. Lane
Department of Agriculture
County Schools Report 1 754 Pupils in Rural Districts
County rural schools show 1 754 pupils with 792 white girls and 780 white boys while 2 Negro children attend. District No 21 comprises all Negro students, nine boys and a few girls. The month’s improvements include traveling library books and new flax stats.
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Douglas County
O. J. Lane
al Newrees
Mighty
Pir
Health Crusade Grows in Dow Marsh Schools
Twenty students in Dow Marsh joined a health crusade guided by the Red Cross and county officials. The effort, begun last month, promotes daily exercise and community participation across districts with teachers and volunteers coordinating county tours and school activities.
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Dow Marsh
Red Cross
Wwf
Cane
Display of Ben Maks Map Collection Shows War Era Geology
Secersi maps of Ayseang Mihiel Metz and Verdun battle areas with geological data by Dr Winthrop Harned from the University. He worked four months in Paris in the geological department and aided by the Smithsonian era maps. The piece notes forthcoming scans and special features to follow.
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Secersi Phi
Ayseang
Mihiel
Metz
Ver
Winthrop i Harned
University Department of Geology
University of Paris
Lucia
City hours for fuel shortage extend Saturday afternoon
City officials announce a special Saturday open period from 12 to 5 30 o clock to ease fuel shortages. Hooks may be exchanged during the extension. General Pershing and his staff are slated to visit Camp Mc to inspect today.
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General Pershing
Inspectient
Town coal supply grows amid cold wave impact
Mayor George Kreeck announced expanded coal availability after a miners strike ends. He plans to relax closing rules and fuel restrictions as soon as practicable, while warning of longer hours and adjusted service for Sunday mass and city needs.
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George
Kreeck
Te Eral
Lawrence
Peres Seeehy
Egypt
Andy Cody
Serviers
Unclear OCR Fragment Details Farm and Fox Farming Lease
An OCRed fragment outlines a land dispute over acreage claimed for cultivation and timber on a farm near Topeka. It mentions a Dempsey Institute sender and a mix of names, places, and speculative agricultural plans. It shifts to a report from Cordova Alaska about twenty one islands leased for fox farming in Prince William Sound with farmers reporting prospects.
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Tae Richard
Abies Vy
Pitad
Wreilare
Mpian Piste
Fey Neon
Wilfand
Tape
Dempsey
Willa
Topeka
Uox
Cordova
Prince William Sound
Alaska
Sousa Band To Perform Fine Program For Red Cross Aid
Sousa's band, sixty musicians under the famed leader, will present a program of newer pieces and familiar marches in a concert for the National Red Cross fund. Soprano Miss Volosst and pianist Miss Stroon will perform, with proceeds aiding families of National Guardsmen on duty in the field. The program includes overtures, solos by Frank Simon and violins by Miss Flor Waco Hardeman, concluding with the National Anthem.
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Trnmdanen
Volosst
Dean
Loent Red Cross
Souen
Sousa
Ailound
Hallet Gilberte
Mary Diker
Theodore Raosonett
Investment drive to aid Boy Scout training and growth
The article describes a plea to provide funds to improve Boy Scout programs and training, urging contributions to the Boy Scout council president H. E. Kepler at the telephone office in Paris. It notes donors not previously contacted by the solicitor may send donations directly. Also included is a brief historical note about Georges Carpentier challenging Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title.
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Sirion
Af Econte'butine
H. E. Kepler
Boy Scout Council
Flonzaley Quartet Delights Large Robinson Gym Audience
The Flonzaley quartet drew about 11 000 townspeople to Robinson gym last night. Adolfo Hetti praised the hush of the crowd as the four master musicians delivered strong passages and delicate solos. Encores included Prelude in mode antico and Cradle Song, with three members identified as French and Italian origin.
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Flonzaley
Robinson Gymnasium
Pechon
Dew Butler
Pianiss Sim
Adolfo Hetti
van d’Archambran
Vielnaesllo
Adolffo Fe 4Ti
Ren
Aloud Comes In Heatsup Town Business And Coal Prices
Warm brief spell spurred unusual activity as miners and farmers faced steadier demand. Coal demand rises with mines reopening while wool prices may drop due to coal competition and lingering emergency effects on local markets.
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Wootewards
Weather slows holiday shopping and wrestling clash grows
Weak sun and cold wind hindered Christmas shopping as crowds crowded the streets this afternoon. Earl Caddock and Joe Stecker trade words over who is the honest wrestling champion amid talks of an upcoming match.
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Earl Caddock
Joe Stecker
Basis of Plan Aims at One Million Dollar University Union Fund
An executive committee of four or more student leaders is to manage a proposed unity plan for a university student union and a major athletic project. Debate centers on funding divisions, budget safeguards, and the role of faculty and organization leaders in shaping expenditures and unity.
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Uni Ial
Leers Hall
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Stu
Meyers
Firves
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University Student Union
Tega
Decisi
Thi
Solil
Gineering School
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